Videographer & Media Coordinator VISTA
AmeriCorps VISTA: Videographer & Media Coordinator
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: LEO Inc.
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: College graduate (or equivalent experience)
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Location: Lynn, MA
Languages: English
Accepting Applications: On a rolling basis until August 1, 2023
Start/End Date*: Start August 28th, 2023 and end August 27th, 2024
AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members serve full-time for a year at nonprofit organizations or local government agencies to build the capacity of these organizations to carry out programs that alleviate poverty.
LEO Inc. Is a community action agency providing supportive services for at-risk, low-income families, stabilizing them for the short-term while investing in a long-term, two-generation approach to education that promotes economic independence and family stability. We partner with individuals, children and families in Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, Swampscott, and Wakefield to increase participation in programs that maximize their potential. Together we demonstrate that it is possible to break the cycle of poverty and move forward.
LEO’s signature programs are Early Head Start and Head Start; early education and care for children from birth to 5 years, home heating energy assistance, emergency rental assistance and food insecurity alleviation for seniors.
*Disregard the Start/End date listed on the AmeriCorps page posting
This is a great opportunity for growing and seasoned professionals with career interests in:
- Marketing and communication development
- Community service
- Videography and media content creation
- Graphic design
Responsibilities:
- Create video content for community education; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion visibility; LEO recruitment; and other agency-wide goals
- Edit and design flyers to support Community Engagement efforts across the agency
- Support agency-wide collaboration through video and media work that recognizes multiple departments
- Plan with Development and Communications Manager and Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator VISTA to support a communication strategy that furthers LEO’s mission and agency goals
- Engage in distribution phase of in-progress documentary short project
- Participate in occasional community outreach events (including weekend and evening dates)
The ideal candidate would possess:
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (preferred) or Final Cut Pro
- Basic camera operation, lighting, and audio skills
- Excellent communication & writing skills with a desire to build relationships among staff, clients, and community members
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Knowledge of Canva (preferred)
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus
- VISTA Member Benefits:
- In House Training
- $1,150.80 biweekly living allowance; LEO provides an additional $500 monthly rent stipend; $6,345 Segal Education Award after completion of a full-year of service*
- Health insurance coverage
- Experience in nonprofit management; professional development
- Student loan forbearance or deferment, accrued interest will be covered
- Childcare subsidy, where applicable
- Relocation allowance, where applicable
- 10 personal days, 10 sick days, holidays observed by LEO will not be counted toward days off
*The Segal Education Award can be used to:
- Repay a qualified student loan; or,
- Pay the cost of attending a qualified institution of higher education
- Or, the member can choose an end of service cash stipend, approximately $1,800 for a full year of service, instead of the Segal award.
All ages (including older job seekers), people with disabilities, veterans, BIPOC, and early career candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.